Floor rot?

[JackieVivas]

Hi

In process of buying a 1950s semi and just had the home buyers report back,

The surveyor has noted several of the downstairs floors which are of timber construction, feel 'springy'. He also noted there was no vent bricks in the sub floor cavity

He noted this could be a sign of wood rot and has recommended I get a specialist in to check....

I've been back to the house and I dont believe I can find any springy parts. Is there an easy way I can check the floor?
How much will a Tiber specialist charge t look it over?

 

[gregers]

go and jump on the corners of each room while getting someone else to stand back to see how much deflection there is,the surveyor is covering his backside.
when doing this it is either the wallplates or joists ends have gone,the only true way of knowing is to take the floor up and having a looksie.
as for getting in a preservation firm for a survey im sure there still free?

obviously if there is a need to carry out repairs then you need to find out why they have rotted out,so then thats where the air bricks come into it.

 

[dann09]

If you can gain access to the house and sub-area then why not go under the floor, and crawl about to examine things from below. Have someone up top to locate you.

Walk the exterior and note position of any vents.

That a 1950's house would be built without vents doesn't seem likely - perhaps raised paths and ground levels, but surelely, not all around the property?